In 1908, chemist Kikunae Ikeda identified a new taste modality he called "umami", or "delicious" in Japanese.It gives a savory flavor to meat, seaweed, and tomatoes.What molecule is responsible for umami?
A) Na+ ions
B) H+ ions
C) glutamate
D) Mg+2 ions
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